We were pleased to feature Prof. Keshavananda Prabhu C P, Assistant Professor at Gachon University and Former Research Professor at Kyung Hee University, at the India–Korea Forum 2026 held in Seoul ahead of the upcoming India–Korea Summit.

In his remarks, he highlighted the strategic potential of India–Korea collaboration by combining Korea’s technological strengths with India’s talent base and scale, creating a powerful synergy with global impact. He emphasized that future partnerships should move beyond traditional frameworks and focus more on technology-driven collaboration, particularly through joint research, innovation, and co-development. In this context, he identified semiconductors and battery technologies as key sectors that can anchor next-generation bilateral cooperation. He also underlined the critical role of universities and research institutions in developing talent and driving innovation ecosystems. Furthermore, he stressed that sustainable and effective partnerships will require strong coordination between academia, industry, and government, supported by long-term vision and mutual trust.

His reflections underscored a critical point:
➡️ The future of India–Korea relations will depend on how effectively both countries align technology, talent, and institutional collaboration.

At a time of rapid technological and geopolitical transformation, building trusted, innovation-driven, and future-oriented partnerships between India and Korea is more important than ever.